Here’s what happened in today’s Club World Cup quarter-final between PSG and Bayern Munich (Atlanta, July 5, 2025):
Match Summary
Final Score: PSG 2–0 Bayern Munich and PSG advance to the semi-finals (theguardian.com).
Goals:
Désiré Doué opened the scoring in the 78th minute, capitalizing on a Bayern error after a Harry Kane giveaway (theguardian.com).
Ousmane Dembélé sealed the win with a stoppage-time strike in the 97th minute, following a swift counterattack assisted by Achraf Hakimi (theguardian.com).
Red Cards & Drama
PSG was reduced to nine men late in the match:
Willian Pacho was sent off in the 83rd minute for a harsh tackle on Leon Goretzka.
Lucas Hernández received a red in the 92nd minute for elbowing Raphael Guerreiro (as.com).
Despite the double sending-off, PSG held firm and even extended their lead.
Injury Blow
Bayern’s rising star Jamal Musiala suffered a serious ankle injury just before halftime in a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. He was stretchered off visibly in pain.
Initial reports suggest a broken ankle and a lengthy absence (theguardian.com).
Other Key Moments
Bayern had a late penalty overturned via VAR, which could’ve kept them in the game .
It was Thomas Müller’s final match for Bayern, departing after 756 appearances and 33 titles (theguardian.com).
Goalkeeping duel: Neuer and Donnarumma both had standout saves, but PSG’s discipline—and resilience—proved decisive (theguardian.com).
What’s Next
PSG will face the winner of the Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund semi-final.
Bayern exit the tournament but will now regroup and assess the extent of Musiala’s injury.
Key Takeaway
PSG survived a tense encounter, absorbing adversity after the two red cards, and showed remarkable mental strength by sealing the result in injury time.
Bayern, hampered by Musiala’s blow and missed chances, leave Atlanta frustrated and concerned.
